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I know the good Rev from another motorcycle forum. He's a canuck but lived in San Jose for a time and it looks like he's found a church to pastor back home. The fact that he now rides a Versys confirms my original assessment of his coolness.

I know the good Rev from another motorcycle forum. He's a canuck but lived in San Jose for a time and it looks like he's found a church to pastor back home. The fact that he now rides a Versys confirms my original assessment of his coolness.

Um, not San Jose - I was in LA for a while, then South Carolina and finally Orange County. Yes I did come back to Canada after 5+ years in the U.S. It was time to come home.

A versys makes me cool? Damn wish I knew that before I bought my Tiger 955i

Yesterday I finalized a deal on a new 2011 Versys. Left over dealer stock that came with a significant discount, so I jumped on it. I pick it up this weekend.

I come to the Versys on the recommendation of Tony at Blue Streak Racing. After owning a V-Strom (soul-less wonder), and a Tiger 955i (beauty but way too big), the Versys seems to fit the bill.

Now to start hunting for farkles.

Welcome from the east coast.

If I could recommend a few farkles it would be:

- SW-Motech engine bars. I've dropped my bike on it's side a few times as most of use will do and also had a 50ft/65kph slide. The bars have more than paid for themselves serveral times over. They make the bike impervious to damage in a drop and the only damage I had in my accident was a bent handle bar and cracked/rashed upper fairing that can be repaired. Without them the bike would have been a total write off.

- the second thing I would recommend is purchasing some cheap spools for the swing arm off of Ebay and a rear spool stand. There is no kickstand so it is necessary for chain and rear wheel maintenance

- SW-Motech engine bars. I've dropped my bike on it's side a few times as most of use will do and also had a 50ft/65kph slide. The bars have more than paid for themselves serveral times over. They make the bike impervious to damage in a drop and the only damage I had in my accident was a bent handle bar and cracked/rashed upper fairing that can be repaired. Without them the bike would have been a total write off.

- the second thing I would recommend is purchasing some cheap spools for the swing arm off of Ebay and a rear spool stand. There is no kickstand so it is necessary for chain and rear wheel maintenance

Thanks for the suggestions. I have already ordered engine bars, lowering link and hand guards through Blue Streak Racing. They are also a Twisted Throttle dealer and seem to have better prices than A Vicious Cycle. An added bonus is he is closer and a damn nice guy to deal with.

Now I am scouting luggage. He mentioned the rear spool stand and demonstrated its use to me yesterday, still contemplating that one.